• Imagery- In literary or lyrical contexts, imagery refers to an author’s use of vivid language and description to arouse the reader’s senses and enhance their comprehension of the work. “Creeping damp,” “wilted white pajamas,” “skulled horses whinny,” “my child exploding into dynamite” – these create a sense of physical and emotional discomfort, reflecting the speaker’s inner turmoil.
• Personification- Personification is the literary or artistic technique of giving objects, abstract concepts, or living entities human attributes. Phrases like “creeping damp,” and “lighten my leaded eyelids.” These breathe life into objects and concepts.
• Simile- A device of speech known as a simile that contrasts two unlike things. “Like” or “as” are frequently used as introductions to similes. “Your heart hops and flutters like a hare” – compares the wife’s heart to a lively animal, emphasizing its positive impact.
• Metaphor- A metaphor is a literary device in which two objects are contrasted by pointing out their similarities. “Life’s Fever,” and “Night sweat is soaking in night sweat” – compare abstract concepts to concrete experiences.
• Alliteration- The repeating of consonants at the start of words or stressed syllables is known as alliteration. “Wilted white” (w), and “dabble in the dapple” (d) – add texture and emphasize key phrases.

Night Sweat Summary